Sony PCG-R505JEK, PCG-R505JE, PCG-R505JL-C, PCG-R505JL, PCG-R505JSP User Manual

VAIO® R505
SuperSlim Pro™
Notebook Quick Start

PCG-R505JS/PCG-R505JSK/PCG-R505JSP
PCG-R505JE/PCG-R505JEK/PCG-R505JEP
PCG-R505JL/PCG-R505JLK/PCG-R505JLP
PCG-R505JL/C

Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Features .......................................................................5

Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................6

Registering Your Notebook ........................................8

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection .........................9

Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook..............13

Locating Controls and Connectors............................14

Connecting the Docking Station ...............................20

Disconnecting the Docking Station...........................22

Connecting a Power Source ......................................26

Starting Your Notebook ............................................32

Shutting Down Your Notebook.................................33

Using Power Saving Modes ......................................34

Adding Memory .........................................37

Precautions and Procedures.......................................37

Removing a Memory Module ...................................39

Installing a Memory Module.....................................40

Viewing the Amount of Memory ..............................43

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About the Software on Your Notebook ...45

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook .......... 45

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ...... 53

Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 54

Troubleshooting........................................61

Getting Help...............................................77

Support Options ........................................................ 77

Software Support Information .................................. 79

Index...........................................................83

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Features

For complete specifications of your VAIO® notebook, refer to the Specifications flyer

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supplied with your notebook.

Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile Intel®

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Pentium® III processor

Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

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AC power, even while you use the optional docking station.

Sony audio and video quality — High-quality MPEG2 video, which

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supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and
enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications,
games, and entertainment software.

Multimedia features — Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not

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supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

Microsoft Windows® operating system — Your system includes the latest

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Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

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the Internet, and use fax features.

*

and a V.90/K56flex-compatible modem.

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* CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
† Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-

ernment regulations.

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware, documents, and CDs from the box:

Hardware

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Rechargeable Battery Pack

Documents

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start — Contains details

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on unpacking and setting up your notebook, supplementary updates, and
software information.

Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features of

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the latest Windows operating system.

VAIO® Notebook Specifications flyer — Details the hardware

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specifications for your notebook and the docking station, which is supplied
with selected models.

VAIO® Notebook Notes on Use — Explains notes on use and offers safety

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tips.

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Software CDs

Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

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VAIO® computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is
erased.

Recovery CDs

Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

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applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

Driver Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual device

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drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C:\ partition of the

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hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that
shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased.

To use these recovery CDs, connect the docking station (supplied with selected

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models) or an optional optical drive, such as a fully atapi compliant PC Card CD-ROM
drive, to the notebook.

Other

Packet containing special product offers

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Limited Warranty Card

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Registering Your Notebook

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive
these benefits by registering your notebook:

Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to

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troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty

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Card for more details.

You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow

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the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to
register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional
registration opportunities later.

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Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The
Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet
and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing
account.

Setting up your Internet connection (Microsoft® Windows XP)

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then

click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

Location Information screen

2 Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone

and Modem Options screen appears.

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Phone and Modem Options screen

3 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New

Connection Wizard appears.

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Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

New Connection Wizard

4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet

connection.

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Setting up your dial-up connection (Windows 2000)

1 Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click

Internet Connection Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard appears.

Internet Connection Wizard.

2 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet

connection.

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Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook

This section describes the following:

Locating Controls and Connectors

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Connecting the Docking Station

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Disconnecting the Docking Station

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Connecting a Power Source

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Starting Your Notebook

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Shutting Down Your Notebook

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Using Power Saving Modes

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Locating Controls and Connectors

On the Notebook

Front

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1 Power indicator 8 Scroll lock indicator

2 Battery indicator 9 LCD screen

3 Memory Stick® indicator 10 Speakers

4 Docking Station indicator 11 Power button

5 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Keyboard

6 Num lock indicator 13 Touchpad

7 Caps lock indicator 14 Left and right buttons

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Back

1 Battery port

Left

Locating Controls and Connectors

1 DC In port 4 Monitor port

2 USB port 5 Memory Stick® slot

3 Air vent

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Right

1 USB port 5 PC Card slot

2 Headphone jack 6 Ethernet port

3 Microphone jack 7 Phone line jack

4 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400

port

Only connect 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not
connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting
cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload
and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect
the unit to the network, contact your network administrator.

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Locating Controls and Connectors

Removing Rubber Tab

Rubber tab

Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the Ethernet port and phone

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line jack.

Bottom

1 Battery unlock/lock lever 3 Reset switch

2 Battery unlock lever 4 Docking station connector

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On the Docking Station

Your notebook may come with a PCGA-DSD5 or PCGA-DSM5 docking station,
depending on the model you purchased. Both Sony docking stations provide you
with the following features:

A floppy disk drive.

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An optical drive.

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A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your

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notebook, as shown below.

Back Panel

1

4

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5

6

7

1 USB ports 5 Ethernet port

(10BaseT/100Base-TX)

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2 Monitor port 6 i.LINK®

(IEEE 1394)

S400 port

3 Serial port 7 Printer port

4 DC In port

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Locating Controls and Connectors

Left

1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive

2 Air vent

Right

1 Optical drive 3 DC In indicator

2 UNDOCK switch 4 Right lever

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Connecting the Docking Station

You may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is not in
power saving mode, i.e., Standby or Hibernate. Connecting the notebook while it
is in power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. Note
the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station:

Disconnect the VGA, USB, AC, and Ethernet devices from your notebook.

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Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station
could damage them.

Ensure that the battery is installed. If you install a charged battery, you can

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connect the docking station while the notebook is on.

Follow the procedure below to connect your notebook to the docking station:

1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docking

station and the other end into an AC outlet. The LED of the DC In port
switches on.

2 Holding the notebook with the front side facing you, insert the two holes on

the front of the notebook into the two corresponding latches protruding from
the front side of the docking station.

Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station

Latches Protruding
from Docking Station

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Docking Station

Connecting the Docking Station

3 Firmly press down the two rear corners of the notebook until it clicks into

place and is securely fastened to the docking station.

Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly. The LCD display
may be damaged.

Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station

Firmly press down the two rear corners
of the notebook until it clicks into place.

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Disconnecting the Docking Station

You may disconnect the notebook from the docking station when the notebook is

off or on.

while the docking indicator is on, while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate
mode, or while battery power is low. If you do attempt to disconnect the docking
station in any of these three states, you may lose data or the notebook may
malfunction.

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Follow one of the two procedures below to disconnect the docking station when
the notebook is

Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off

Before you begin, disconnect all peripheral devices (i.e., i.LINK devices) from
the notebook and the docking station. Also, remove all objects placed on top of
the notebook.

1 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the

However, do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station

When the battery is low, turn off the notebook before you disconnect the docking
station.

or on.

off

docking station, to release the notebook from the docking station.

Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station

Pull release levers on either side of
rear corners of docking station

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Disconnecting the Docking Station

2 Remove the notebook from the docking station, while moving the notebook

slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking
station.

Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station

Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on

You can use the Start Menu in the Windows® task tray or the UNDOCK switch
on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station
while the notebook is on.

(Microsoft® Windows XP) If you switch user accounts using Fast User Switching, the

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UNDOCK switch function on the docking station will be interrupted. Instead, follow the
instructions to disconnect the docking station from the Start menu.

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From the Start menu

1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.

2 Select Unlock Computer to access the Undock Complete dialog box.

Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the notebook.

Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears, continue on to step 3 to finish

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undocking the notebook. This prevents you from leaving the notebook on the docking
station in this released state for too long.

Docking Indicator

Docking
Indicator

3 Release and remove your notebook. See “Disconnecting the docking station

when the notebook is off” on page 22 for instructions.

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Disconnecting the Docking Station

Using the UNDOCK switch

1 Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook. The “Undock

Complete” dialog box appears.

Once the “Undock Complete” dialog box appears, continue on to step 2 to finish

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undocking the notebook. This prevents you from leaving the notebook on the docking
station in this released state for too long.

UNDOCK switch

UNDOCK
Switch

2 Release and remove your notebook as described in “Disconnecting the

docking station when the notebook is off” on page 22.

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Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.

Using the AC adapter

1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the

notebook.

2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.

3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Connecting AC Adapter

Notebook

DC In

AC Adapter
(supplied)

Power Cord
(supplied)

Notes on the AC adapter

Your notebook operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz.

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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as

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a copy machine or shredder.

You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents

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damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

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Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the

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notebook for a long time.

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Connecting a Power Source

The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter

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is unplugged from your notebook.

When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.

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Use only the supplied AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

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Using battery power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The battery pack that comes
with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps
below to insert and charge the battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

You do not need to turn off the notebook to insert the battery pack when your
notebook is connected to the AC adapter.

1 Close the cover of the notebook.

2 Switch the unlock/lock lever on the bottom of the notebook to the

UNLOCK position.

Unlock/Lock Lever

Unlock/Lock Lever

Unlock Lever

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3 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the

back of the notebook, and then slide the battery toward the notebook until it
clicks into place.

Inserting Battery Pack

Battery

Grooves

4 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the

notebook.

To charge the battery pack

1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.

2 Insert the battery pack.

The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is turned on or off. The
battery indicator flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges.

3 When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off. It takes

longer to recharge the battery when the notebook is turned on than when it is
turned off.

To charge the battery completely, continue charging for one additional hour. See

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“Displaying Battery Information” in your online VAIO Notebook User Guide for more
information.

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Connecting a Power Source

The battery indicator on the front of the notebook indicates the
battery pack.

Battery Indicator

Battery Pack
(supplied)

Battery Indicator

Battery Indicator
Status Meaning

On The notebook is using battery power.

Single blink The battery is running out of power.

Double blink The battery is charging.

Off The notebook is using AC power.

status of the

Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.

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To remove the battery pack

You can remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off. However, if
you remove the battery pack while your notebook is on, make sure the notebook
is connected to the AC adapter.

1 Close the cover of the notebook.

2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.

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3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away

from the notebook.

Removing Battery Pack

Battery Release Lever

Lock Leve

You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not

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connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a
power saving mode.

Notes on the battery

To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery

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Information” in your online user guide for more information.

Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.

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The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the notebook.

If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either attach the

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AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a
fully-charged battery.

You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the

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PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 34 for more
information.

The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and

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can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.

The battery indicator is on while you use the battery pack as a power source.

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When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator flashes.

Your notebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low, if

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certain software applications are active, or if certain peripheral devices are
connected. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, save your data
frequently and manually activate a power management mode.

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Connecting a Power Source

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as

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under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery

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efficiency at low temperatures.

Charge the battery at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to

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30° C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.

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This is normal and is not cause for concern.

Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.

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Keep the battery pack dry.

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Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.

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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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If you are not using the notebook for an extended period of time, remove the

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battery pack from the notebook to prevent damage to the battery.

If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the

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battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.

You do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging.

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If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,

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recharge the battery.

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Starting Your Notebook

1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover.

Opening Notebook

LCD Lock Lever

2 Press the power button located on the right side of the notebook until the

green power indicator turns on.

Turning on Notebook

Power Indicator

Power Button

If you hold the power button in the On position for more than 4 seconds, the notebook

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turns off.

3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To decrease

the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key. To increase
the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.

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Shutting Down Your Notebook

Shutting Down Your Notebook

To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to turn off your notebook.

1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.

2 (Windows XP) Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to

display the “Turn Off computer” dialog box, and click Turn Off.
(Windows 2000) Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display
the “Shut Down Windows” dialog box, and click Shut Down.

Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

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3 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. The notebook is off when

the power indicator turns off.

4 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.

During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode. See

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“Controlling Power Management” in the online user guide for more information.

If you are unable to turn off your notebook:

1 Close or end all operations.

Close all applications.

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Remove the PC Cards.

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Disconnect USB devices.

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2 Restart the notebook. You can restart your notebook by pressing

Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously.

If you are still unable to shut down the notebook, you can press the power button and

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hold it for more than 4 seconds. This operation may result in data loss.

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Using Power Saving Modes

When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can take
advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to
the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your
notebook has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When
using battery power, be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate
mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the
power management setting you select.

If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to

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recharge the battery or turn off your notebook and insert a fully charged battery.

Normal mode

Normal mode is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use. The power
indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode. To save power, you
can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive.

Standby mode

In Standby mode the notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and
switches off power to the CPU. The amber power indicator flashes in this mode.

To use Standby mode

1 Press the key combination Fn + Esc.

2 Press any key to return to normal mode.

Hibernate mode

In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and
power is turned off. The power indicator is off in this mode.

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Using Power Saving Modes

To use Hibernate mode

1 Press the key combination Fn + F12. For Windows® XP systems, you may

also press the power button and release it immediately. The “Save to Disk
Manager” window appears and the notebook enters Hibernate mode.

Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off.

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Pressing the power button and releasing it immediately caused prior notebook
systems to enter Standby mode.

2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.

Notes on power saving modes

When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard

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disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button
and hold it for more than 4 seconds.

Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode.

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Standby mode requires less time than Hibernate mode to return to normal

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mode.

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Adding Memory

In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the
functionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook
will vary depending on the model you purchased. Expansion memory
modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only
PC100 (CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMM (gold lead contacts). This section
describes how to replace memory modules in your computer:

Precautions and Procedures

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Removing a Memory Module

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Installing a Memory Module

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Viewing the Amount of Memory

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Precautions and Procedures

The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory
compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Personal
injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions.

Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized service
center. To find the nearest authorized Sony Service Center or agent, see
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Observe the proper safety precautions when installing memory modules in
your notebook. See the bulleted list below. Use care when adding memory.
Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a
malfunction.

Disconnect the system from its power source and from any

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telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the
system.

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components.

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Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such
a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle
materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for
example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal
portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.

Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the

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module. The package protects the module from ESD.

Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store

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the memory module.

Typical expansion memory configuration

Total System Memory (MB) On board (MB) Slot (MB)

128 128

192 128 64

256 128 128

*

384

* The 384 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original

factory-installed memory modules, depending on the model you purchased.

128 256

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Removing a Memory Module

Removing a Memory Module

1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your

printer.

2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery packs.

3 After the notebook has cooled, loosed and remove the two screws with the

mark located on the bottom of your notebook. Use an appropriate

screwdriver.

4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover. Slide the keyboard toward the

LCD display, then lift it away slightly.

5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the

touchpad space. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

6 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your

notebook) to discharge any static electricity.

7 Slide the memory module out of the slot.

8 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your notebook. Be careful not

to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

9 Close the notebook cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the

computer.

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Installing a Memory Module

1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your

printer.

2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery packs.

3 After the notebook has cooled, loosed and remove the two screws with the

mark located on the bottom of your notebook. Use an appropriate

screwdriver.

Screws on Bottom of Notebook

4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover. Slide the keyboard toward the

LCD display, then lift it away slightly.

Lifting the Keyboard

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Installing a Memory Module

5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the

touchpad space. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

Turning the Keyboard

Cable

6 You must remove the existing memory module before you can install a new

module. See “Removing a Memory Module” on page 39 for instructions.

7 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your

notebook) to discharge any static electricity.

8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.

9 Slide the memory module into the empty slot.

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10 Press the module into place until it clicks.

Installing the Memory Module

11 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your notebook. Be careful not

to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

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Viewing the Amount of Memory

12 Close the notebook cover, then tighten the screws on the bottom of the

computer.

Viewing the Amount of Memory

1 Restart the notebook.

2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to VAIO option, and click “Sony

Notebook Setup.” The Sony Notebook Setup window appears.

3 Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the amount of system memory.

If the additional memory is not shown, repeat these three steps again.

The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always

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correct. The video adapter uses some system memory, and that amount of memory
does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup
screen.

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About the Software on Your
Notebook

Your VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and
communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides you the
following information:

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook

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Using Your Recovery CDs

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Overview of the Software on Your Notebook

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below,
depending on the configuration you purchased.

Adobe Acrobat® Reader™

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic
documents in Adobe’s Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format
that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major
computer platforms.

Adobe Photoshop® Elements

Adobe Systems Inc.

Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability
and create digital images for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. The versatile
image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional
photos immediately. Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal
images with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

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Adobe Premiere® LE (On selected models)

Adobe Systems Inc.

Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for
video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage
simultaneously on-screen. You can create your own personal video clips that are
up to three hours in length, with complete audio-video synchronization.

America Online®

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family
and friends with easy-to-use e-mail. Manage your personal finances, get the latest
news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your
interests.

CompuServe® 2000 (On selected models)

CompuServe Interactive Services Inc.

The all-new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who
want timely information, in-depth research, and professional communities
backed by state-of-the-art technologies, including high-speed access and
powerful e-mail messaging.

DigitalPrint (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and
organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any
standard color laser or ink-jet printer. DigitalPrint can also be used to make
custom CD labels for your audio CDs.

Drag’n Drop CD™ (On selected models)

DigiOn Inc. and Easy Systems Japan Ltd.

Drag’n Drop CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own
CD. Users can create their own best AudioCD, or data CD that can be read in
many PCs. With Drag’n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from
the original CD that you own.

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DVgate™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your
own video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add new
clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your
images in a variety of popular file formats.

Jog Dial Utility

Sony Electronics Inc.

JogDial Utility allows you to easily scroll, launch applications, access settings,
and perform other useful functions by manipulating the center Jog Dial™
control, which is located near the touchpad.

Microsoft® Office XP Professional (On selected models)

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Office XP redefines the relationship between people and software by
providing a smarter, simpler way of working. New Office XP features include
context-sensitive smart tags, enhanced formatting options, and more, that enable
you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access
information anytime.

Microsoft® Office XP Small Business Edition (On selected models)

Microsoft Corp.

With Microsoft Office XP you’ll find a powerful new technology that will help
you get work done more quickly by providing real-time, context-sensitive
options for important actions, from formatting to error correction. Task panes
consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view, enabling you to conduct
searches, launch and format documents, and view the contents of your Clipboard
from one location.

Microsoft® Word

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web, e-mail, and print
documents for use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class file
format and extends Word's ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word also extends
that ease-of-use to international users, making it easy to create multilingual
documents.

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MovieShaker™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have
transitions, background music, and text. Just import your video clips and “shake”
with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to
share with family and friends.

Netscape Communicator® (On selected models)

Netscape Communications Corp.

Netscape Communicator is the all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to
browse the Web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups, and compose great
Web documents.

Norton AntiVirus™ (On selected models)

Symantec Corp.

Norton AntiVirus provides security for your Internet and e-mail communications.
This powerful antivirus software works in the background to continuously
protect your PC, by scanning the files you download from the Web and receive as
e-mail attachments. Each time you connect to the Internet, Norton AntiVirus
updates its virus definitions to deliver automatic protection today and in the
future.

OpenMG™ Jukebox (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

OpenMG™ Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by
downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services
over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your
hard drive in a variety of formats.

PC-Cillin® 2000 (On selected models)

Trend Micro, Inc.

PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus security at your
computer’s entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to defend
against potential threats hidden inside files, e-mail, or on the Web.

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PictureGear™

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony
digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a
convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an
entire folder.

PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (On selected models)

ArcSoft Inc.

PhotoPrinter Pro is an easy-to-use, yet advanced printing program that lets you
quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper.
PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape,
portrait, free-style, mixed sizes, custom templates and more. The application
includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while
giving you the ability to add text to any image. With PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro you
can create business cards, handouts, calendars, mailing labels, and much more.

PowerPanel™

Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your notebook and
provides key information about system activity and battery life. Automatic power
management selects the most appropriate profile, depending on the application
with which you are working and the conditions of use. See the “Controlling
Power Management” in the online user guide or PowerPanel Help for details.

Prodigy Internet™ (On selected models)

Prodigy Communications Corp.

Prodigy is an Internet service that helps you find what you need online faster and
smarter. Prodigy delivers powerful online content, such as sports scores, stock
quotes, news, and easy access to Excite™, plus a personal e-mail account and
quality customer service—all at a competitive price.

Quicken®

Intuit Inc.

Quicken is the fastest, easiest way to organize your finances. Quicken works just
like your checkbook, so it's easy to learn and use. You can even pay your bills
online. Quicken manages all of your finances, bank accounts, credit cards,
investments, and loans.

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QuickTime®

Apple Computer Inc.

QuickTime is versatile software used to play hundreds of different kinds of files,
including video, audio, and virtual reality (VR) movies. You can play QuickTime
files (referred to as “QuickTime movies”) using QuickTime Player or any other
application, such as a Web browser or word processor, that supports QuickTime.

RealJukebox®

RealNetworks Inc.

RealJukebox is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily
acquire, play and manage digital music files. You can locate and download your
favorite music from the Internet and organize your own personal music
collection.

If you use an external CD-ROM drive connected with a PC Card, connect the external

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CD-ROM drive before starting RealJukebox. Do not remove the CD-ROM drive while
using RealJukebox. Either action may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly.

Sony recommends using the SonicStage software’s Record function to create any CDs
on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with
all necessary components for CD-R and CD-RW capability. Downloading the optional
RealJukebox CD-burning component to create any CDs on your computer may
interfere with normal system operations.

RealPlayer®

RealNetworks Inc.

RealPlayer is a high-quality streaming media player that supports many digital
media formats. The user-friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities,
allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet.
RealPlayer is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience.

Real Producer® (On selected models)

RealNetworks Inc.

RealProducer converts your audio and video files, or live feeds, into RealAudio
and RealVideo for the Internet or your intranet. RealProducer is easy to use, gives
you better control over your content, and is packed with exclusive features.
Featuring support for CD-quality RealAudio 8 and VHS-quality RealVideo 8,
RealProducer is an excellent choice for both beginners and pros.

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Smart Capture

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart

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Capture manages the i.LINK®

connection between your notebook and a Sony
Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you
to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive
or share via e-mail. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and
network convergence.

Smart Connect (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Connect enables you to use an i.LINK®

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cable to connect your VAIO
computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then
use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer. You can
also print from a printer attached to either computer.

SonicStage™ (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor,
OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to take advantage of Sony’s copyright­protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage
sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning
capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.

Sony on Yahoo! (On selected models)

Yahoo! Inc.

Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail
account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper­ating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compati­ble i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before
connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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SonyStyle Connect

SM

(On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

SonyStyle Connect provides excellent dial-up, as well as DSL, Internet
connection services. To find out which plan is best for you, visit
http://www.sonystyleconnect.com and find out what is available in your area.

VAIO Action Setup

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Shortcut keys.

VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, online support with
information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked
questions.

VisualFlow™

Sony Electronics Inc.

VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed
specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie or
sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner.
VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also
enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick
Slideshow and Windows® Explorer.

WinDVD™

InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player including all the features you would
expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player, while also offering advanced
display and navigation features such as zoom, pan, bookmark, and time search.

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Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs

Your notebook comes with the following application, driver, and system recovery
CDs. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 54 for information.

Application Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted
or are erased.

Driver Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become
corrupted or are erased.

System Recovery CD(s)

Sony Electronics Inc.

This CD enables you to format the C:\ partition of the hard disk drive, then
reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your
notebook, if they become corrupted or are erased. Use it to restore the hard disk
of the VAIO® notebook you purchased. This CD restores your notebook to its
original state, so user data and applications will be lost.

To use the recovery CD(s), connect the docking station (supplied with selected

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models) or an optional optical drive, such as a fully atapi compliant PC Card CD-ROM
drive, to the notebook.

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Using Your Recovery CDs

The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver
Recovery, and System Recovery utilities.

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Application Recovery CD(s) allows you to reinstall individual applications if
they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. Reinstalling an individual
software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or
software application; you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your
hard drive. If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your
notebook, use the System Recovery CD(s). See “To use the System Recovery
CD(s)” on page 58 for more information.

You must be in Windows® to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any

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questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.

1 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all

applications.

2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery

CD in the optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads
automatically.

3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, select the icon for the

application you want to restore and then follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the recovery process.

Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two

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Application Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery
program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD, depending on the application
you wish to restore.

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To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)

The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they
become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a
problem that you are experiencing with your notebook, hardware, or software
application. VAIO Support Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault
feature on the Driver Recovery CD(s) to repair software applications.

If you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your

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computer, use the System Recovery CD.

You must be in Windows® to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.

Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD (Microsoft® Windows XP)

1 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all

applications.

2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the

optical disc drive.

3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and then click Control Panel. The

Control Panel window appears.

4 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. The System

Properties dialog box appears.

5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

6 Click to highlight the unknown device (identified by a yellow question

mark) or the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver.

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Device Manager window

7 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This will remove the device driver

from your system. Click OK to confirm this action. Repeat as necessary.

8 Reboot your computer. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and click Turn

Off Computer, then Restart.

9 When the Windows desktop reappears, Windows will automatically reinstall

the device driver(s) from the Driver Recovery CD.

Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD (Windows XP)

1 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all

applications.

2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the

optical disc drive.

3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. The Control

Panel window appears.

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4 Click Performance and Maintenance, then click System. The System

Properties dialog box appears.

5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

6 Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver.

7 From the Actions menu, choose Properties. The Properties dialog box for

that device appears

Properties dialog box.

8 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears.

9 Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver

Recovery CD.

10 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers will

require that you reboot the computer to complete installation.

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Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) (Windows 2000)

1 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all

applications.

2 When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the

optical disc drive.

3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver

Recovery CD.

4 Select the appropriate driver.

To use the System Recovery CD(s)

This CD restores your notebook to its original state, therefore user data and
applications will be lost.

You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and
software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or
erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If
you experience a problem with your notebook, reinstalling an individual device
driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery
CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) to
reinstall device drivers. See “To use the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 54
and “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information.

The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally
installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of
the notebook you purchased.

The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format. It formats
the hard disk drive, then restores all the original software.

Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive.
You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have
created since you started to use your notebook. This means you will have to
reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you
purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD,
contact Sony Customer Support.

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1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.

2 Shut down your notebook as described in the “Shutting Down Your

Notebook” section of your printed Quick Start.

3 Wait 4 seconds and turn on your notebook.

4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft® End-User

License Agreement.

5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions

to complete the recovery process.

If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD

1 Press the power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds to turn off the

notebook.

2 Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key.

The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter

key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

6 Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the

Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?”
appears.

7 Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts

from the Recovery CD.

Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have two or more

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System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You
are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the previous CD has
been installed.

The recovery process takes from 30 minutes to 60 minutes to complete.

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After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be
prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows.
Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your
system.

Updating the task tray (Windows 2000)

In the event that a system recovery is necessitated, do the following to optimize
your notebook’s performance:

1 Right-click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray. The Task tray

properties menu is displayed.

2 Select “Disable Adaptec Create CD.” A dialog box appears, prompting you

to confirm the setting.

3 Click the Yes button.

To recover Microsoft® Word

If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft
Word will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word CD-ROM to recover this
application.

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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter
when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try
these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support
(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Consult the following sections:

Troubleshooting Your Notebook

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Troubleshooting the Docking Station

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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen

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Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad

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Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices

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Troubleshooting the Software

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Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices

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Troubleshooting the Modem

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Troubleshooting Audio

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Troubleshooting the Printer

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Troubleshooting Your Notebook

My notebook does not start.

Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned

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on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook
indicates that the power is on.

Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.

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If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an

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external floppy disk drive, make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy
disk drive.

Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as

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described in “Connecting a Power Source” on page 26.

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If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power

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strip or UPS is turned on and working.

If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power

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source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.

Take the battery pack off the notebook, unplug the power cord and plug it in

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again, then turn on the power.

If the power control button does not function, remove the AC adapter and

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battery pack and wait 1 minute, then reattach them and press the power
button.

Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not

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use the notebook for at least 1 hour.

My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears.

When the internal backup battery is low on power, your system may not start
properly, and the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” may appear at
the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:

1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.

2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.

3 Press to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second).

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Press Enter.

4 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The

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message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5 Select Yes and press Enter.

6 Select Exit (Save Changes), then press Enter. The message “Save

Configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

7 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts.

If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony PC Support

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(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

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My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and
Windows does not start.

If you have connected a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an

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external floppy disk drive, make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy
disk drive (non-bootable).

If a non-bootable floppy disk is in the drive, proceed as follows:

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1 Shut down the notebook, then remove the floppy disk.

2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly.

If Windows still does not start, follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS:

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1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.

2 Shut down the notebook.

3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook.

4 Turn on the notebook.

5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu

window appears.

6 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

7 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” then press Enter.

The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

8 Select Yes, then press Enter.

9 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), then

press Enter. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?”
appears.

10 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts.

If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,”
and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore
the software titles shipped with your notebook. See “To use the System Recovery
CD(s)” on page 58 for more information.

The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state, so user
data and applications will be lost.

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My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.

It is best to shut down your notebook using the Turn Off Computer command
(Microsoft® Windows XP) or the Shut Down command (Windows 2000) on the
Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed below, may
result in loss of unsaved data.

(Windows XP) On the Windows® taskbar, click Start, select Turn Off

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Computer, and then click Turn Off.
(Windows 2000) On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Shut Down, then
select Shut Down again and click OK.

(Windows XP) If you cannot shut down your notebook as described in the

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preceding step, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off
Computer on the Windows Security window.
(Windows 2000) If you cannot shut down your notebook as described in the
preceding step, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and click Shut Down
on the Windows Security window.

If the preceding step does not work, press and hold the power button for at

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least 4 seconds to turn off the power.

Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from

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your notebook.

(Windows XP) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or

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DVD, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer
on the Windows Security window.
(Windows 2000) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or
DVD, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and click Shut Down on the
Windows Security window.

Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power

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switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

My notebook is unstable.

Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state,
such as Hibernate, is initiated then changed before the notebook completely
enters the lower power state.

To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability:

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1 Close all open applications.

2 Restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and

clicking Restart on the Windows Security window.

3 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for 4

seconds or longer to shut down the notebook.

The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.

Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to
Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed. See PowerPanel Help for more
information.

Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than
advertised?

This is normal. Because your computer’s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed
controlling technology, System Properties may display the CPU’s current speed
instead of the maximum advertised speed.

Troubleshooting the Docking Station

I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when the docking
station is connected to the notebook.

Follow these steps to set the i.LINK network switch.

1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station.

2 Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station.

3 Set the i.LINK® network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the

unmarked side, with a thin pen tip.

4 Connect the docking station to the notebook.

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5 Turn on your notebook.

Do not set the i.LINK network switch when the notebook is on. This causes the

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notebook to malfunction.

Set the i.LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking
station.

I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when the docking
station is connected to the notebook and the notebook is connected to another
computer via an i.LINK connection.

Set the i.LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked

side. See “If your notebook is connected to the optional docking station” in

the online user guide for more information.

An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station, even after
following the correct procedure for disconnecting the docking station.

Close the software in use, disconnect other devices being used, then try to
disconnect the docking station from the notebook.

I cannot remove the disc.

You cannot remove the disc when the notebook is in power saving mode. Return
to normal mode, then press the Eject button.

The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button.

Open the tray by inserting a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the
manual eject hole.

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen

My LCD screen is blank.

Verify that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned

❑

on.

Verify that the power indicator on the notebook is on.

❑

Verify that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and is charged.

❑

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The notebook may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to

❑

activate the screen.

The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn

❑

key while pressing F7 several times.

My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.

Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen.

The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual that
came with your display for more information.

I want to change the video resolution of my display.

1 Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, then double-click the

Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears.

2 Click on the Settings tab.

3 Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution.

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad

My mouse does not work.

If you are using an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 series USB mouse, verify

❑

that the mouse is plugged into the USB port. See “Connecting a USB
Device” in the online user guide for more information.

If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery

❑

CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)”
on page 55 for more information.

My touchpad does not work properly.

You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the

❑

notebook. To enable the touchpad:

1 Press the Windows key and use the directional arrow keys to select

Programs, and then Sony Notebook Setup.

2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys.

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3 Press Tab to select Enable Touchpad, and then press Enter.

Restart the notebook to activate the touchpad again.

❑

If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, adjust the

❑

button assignments. Follow these steps:

1 Press the Windows key and use the directional arrow keys to select

Control Panel, and then Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box
appears.

2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box.

(One of the buttons is assigned to the double-click action.)

If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was not

❑

installed.

You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse

❑

drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more
information.

The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.

The notebook should be restarted. Follow these steps:

❑

1 Press the Windows key.

2 Press the “U” key to select Turn Off Computer, and wait for at least 4

seconds.

3 Press the “R” key to restart the notebook.

(Windows XP) If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the steps

❑

above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer
on the Windows Security window.
(Windows 2000) To restart your notebook, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete
simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window.

If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above, press and

❑

hold the power button for more than 4 seconds to shut down the notebook.

If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete

❑

simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook.

If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was not

❑

installed.

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You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the

❑

touchpad or mouse drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on
page 55 for more information.

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices

My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.

If the floppy disk is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a

❑

floppy disk that is not write-protected.

Verify that the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive.

❑

If the floppy disk is write-protected, disable the write-protected feature or

❑

use a floppy disk that is not write-protected.

My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly.

Make sure the label of the disc is facing up.

❑

If the disc requires software, make sure the software is installed according to

❑

the manufacturer’s instructions.

A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it

❑

tries to read the disc. If necessary, restart the notebook, remove the disc, and
check disc for dirt or damage.

If you see video but can not hear audio, check all of the following:

❑

Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled.

❑

Check the volume setting in the audio mixer.

❑

If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then

❑

check the connections between your external speakers and the
notebook.

(Windows XP) Click Start on the Windows taskbar, then Control Panel,

❑

then System, and then Device Manager. Check that the correct drivers
are installed properly.
(Windows 2000) Click Start on the Windows taskbar, then Settings, then
Control Panel, then System, and select Device Manager. Check that the
correct drivers are installed properly.

Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD. The label may come off while

❑

the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction.

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If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it

❑

may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical
drive. Verify the region code listed on the DVD package.

Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not

❑

use it for at least 1 hour.

My optical drive tray does not open.

Make sure the notebook is turned on.

❑

Press the Eject button on the optical drive.

❑

If the Eject button does not work, open the tray by inserting a thin, straight

❑

object (such as a paper clip) in the hole to the right of the Eject button.

I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to
be disconnected or turned off” appears.

Verify that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly

❑

connected.

If you are using multiple i.LINK®* devices, the combination of the

❑

connected devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, proceed as
follows:

1 Turn off your notebook and all connected devices.

2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use.

3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected.

4 Restart your notebook.

My PC Card does not work.

Check that the PC Card is installed properly.

❑

Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.

❑

Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently

❑

using.

Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly. See “To use the

❑

Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for more information on installing the
drivers.

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Troubleshooting the Software

My software program stops responding or crashes.

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See
“Software Support Information” on page 79 for contact information.

When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application
CD into your optical drive” appears and the software does not start.

Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD.

❑

Insert the disc and try starting the program again.

Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.

❑

The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted.

Some PC Cards when inserted in a notebook that is connected to the docking
station may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station. If
this occurs, an application you are using may not be able to find files.

To correct this condition perform one of the following steps:

Remove the PC Card and restart your notebook, and do not insert the PC

❑

Card while using that application.

Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC

❑

Card. Refer to the Windows® help files or the manuals of the application to
change the drive letters.

My computer’s start-up time seems longer after I have installed AOL. What can I
do?

On some computers, installing America Online® (AOL) may increase boot time
by up to a minute. If you experience this on your system and would like to speed
up the time required to start your computer, you may want to disable the AOL
WAN driver. Do the following:

1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and select Control Panel.

2 Click Network and Internet Connections, and select Network Connections.

3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with device name “WAN Network

Driver,” and select Disable.

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Verify that your AOL connection still functions satisfactorily with the WAN
Network Driver disabled. If you need to reverse this setting, repeat the steps
above and select Enable.

What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?

Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software’s Record function
to create any CDs on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased
is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD-R and CD-RW
capability.

Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD-burning component to create any
CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations.

Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices

I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an
i.LINK cable.

*

1 Disconnect the i.LINK

2 Wait for the computers to respond. If neither computer responds after a few

moments, restart both computers.

cable from both computers and reconnect it.

The computers may not recognize an i.LINK connection after returning from a power

✍

saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). If that happens, restart both computers to
establish a connection.

Troubleshooting the Modem

My modem does not work.

Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Using a Phone

❑

Line” in the online user guide for more information.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper­ating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compati­ble i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before
connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Check that the phone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary

❑

phone and listening for a dial tone.

Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.

❑

Verify that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s

❑

modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.)

If you are still experiencing problems, use your the Driver Recovery CD to

❑

reinstall the modem drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on
page 55 for more information.

My modem connection is slow.

Your notebook is equipped with a V.90/K56flex-compatible modem. Many
factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise
or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other
modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based
modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), check the
following:

Ask your phone company to verify that your phone line is free from any line

❑

noise.

If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax

❑

machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems.

If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP, check that the ISP is

❑

not experiencing technical problems.

If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to that

❑

line.

Troubleshooting Audio

My speakers have no sound.

If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 or use the center Jog Dial

❑

control to turn on the speakers.

If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, then press

❑

or to increase the volume, or you can use the center Jog Dial™ control to

control the volume.

If nothing is displayed when you press Fn+F3 or Fn+F4, proceed as follows:

❑

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1 Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control panel, then double-click

System. The System Properties dialog box appears.

2 Click the Device Manager tab.

3 Set the sound device to enable.

If your notebook is powered by batteries, verify that the battery packs are

❑

inserted properly and that they are charged.

If you are using an application that has its own volume control, verify that

❑

the volume is turned up.

Check the volume controls in the Windows® taskbar.

❑

If you connect external speakers:

❑

Verify that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned

❑

up.

If the speakers have a mute button, make sure the button is off.

❑

If the speakers are powered by batteries, verify that the batteries are

❑

inserted properly and that they are charged.

If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the

❑

cable.

If you are still experiencing problems, use the Driver Recovery CD to

❑

reinstall the drivers. See “To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)” on page 55 for
more information.

My microphone does not work.

If you are using an external microphone, verify that the microphone is plugged
into the Microphone jack. See “Connecting an External Microphone” in the
online user guide for more information.

Troubleshooting the Printer

I cannot print.

The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If

❑

you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In the Sony Notebook
Setup screen, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP,
change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional,
change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the
online user guide for information on using Sony Notebook Setup.

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Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a
power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer
connection:

1 (Windows XP) Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and select Control

Panel.
(Windows 2000) Click Start on the Windows taskbar, select Settings, and
select Control Panel.

2 Click the Printers folder.

3 Right-click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and select

Properties to access the Properties window.

4 Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should now function

properly.

Ensure that the printer is compatible with the Windows® operating system
installed on your computer, and that it has the correct printer drivers.

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76

Getting Help

Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about
your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources
in the order listed.

Support Options

1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

The online VAIO® Notebook User Guide and printed VAIO®
Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to
maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems.
(Microsoft® Windows XP) To access the online user guide, click Start
on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO
User Guide. (Windows 2000) To assess the online user guide, click
Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help Center and VAIO
Documentation. The printed quick start is supplied with your
notebook.

2 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your

preinstalled software

Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard
disk drive as online help files. You can access the online help files
from the Help menu in the specific application. A printed manual is
available for some applications.

3 VAIO Support Agent

VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications,
network settings, and other important software settings. When your
software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair
software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously
protected states. (Windows XP) You can find VAIO Support Agent by
clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. (Windows 2000) You
can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windows® desktop.

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4 Sony PC Support

Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered
problems. Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge
Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can
access the Sony Computing Support at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

5 Sony Fax-on-Demand

This service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software,
provides answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this
automated service to request a list of available topics then select the
topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand
service, call: 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

6 Calling Sony Customer Support

Sony provides software support free of charge for 90 days after the
original date of purchase. You can speak with a Sony Customer
Support Representative without using your notebook by calling:
1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

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Software Support Information

Software Support Information

Adobe Acrobat® Reader™, Adobe Photoshop® Elements,
Adobe® Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Inc.)

Web site http://www.adobe.com

telephone [phone] (fee-based support)

e-mail [e-mail]

hours M-F, 6 A.M.-5 P.M. Pacific time

America Online® (America Online, Inc.)

Web site http://www.aol.com

telephone [phone]

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services Inc.)

Web site http://www.compuserve.com

telephone [phone]

hours M-F, 8 A.M., Sat.-Sun. 10 A.M.-10 P.M. eastern time

Drag’n Drop CD™ (DigiOn Inc. and Easy Systems Japan Ltd.)

Web site http://www.easy.co.jp/dde/sony/tosupportne.html

Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corp.)

Web site http://help.netscape.com

telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

*

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

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Norton AntiVirus™ (Symantec Corp.)

Web site http://www.symantec.com/techsupp

telephone [phone]

*

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-800-927-3991 is fee-based per incident. Support from 1-900-646-0007 is fee-based

per minute. The online support is free of charge.

PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)

Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin

telephone [phone]

hours M-F 8 A.M - 5 P.M. Pacific time

PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft Inc.)

Web site(s) http://www.arcsoft.com/support/index.html

telephone [phone]

fax [phone]

e-mail [e-mail]

hours M-F, 8:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M Pacific time

PowerPanel™ (Phoenix Technologies Ltd.)

Web site http://www.phoenix.com/pcuser/email.htm

Prodigy Internet™ (Prodigy Communications Corp.)

Web site http://www.prodigy.com

telephone [phone]

hours 7 A.M. - 3 A.M. eastern time

Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)

Web site http://www.intuit.com/support

telephone [phone]

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

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QuickTime® (Apple Computers Inc.)

Web site http://www.apple.com

telephone [phone]

hours 7 days a week, 6 A.M. - 6 P.M. Pacific time

RealJukebox®, RealPlayer®, RealProducer® (RealNetworks Inc.)

Web site http://www.realnetworks.com

e-mail http://service.real.com (online form)

Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)

Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

*

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

Sound Forge® XP (Sonic Foundry Inc.)

Web site http://www.sonicfoundry.com

telephone [phone]

fax [phone]

e-mail [e-mail]

hours M-F, 8 A.M.- 7 P.M. central time

Windows® Operating System, Word (Microsoft Corp.)

Web site http://www.microsoft.com/support

telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

*

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

WinDVD® (InterVideo Inc.)

Web site http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp

e-mail [e-mail]

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Sony Service Center

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC
(1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Index

A

AC adapter
AC power
Application Recovery CD
audio

26

26

troubleshooting

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B

battery pack

charging
indicator light status
indicator lights
inserting
loading
power saving modes
power status
rechargeable
removing

using
battery power
brightness

adjusting
built-in speaker
buttons

left

right

28

29

29

27

27

34
29
26

29

30

26

32

14

14

14

C

Caps Lock
charge status indicator light
charging battery pack
choosing

14

power source

28

26

54

29

computer

connecting

connectors

controls

77

features
locating controls
and connectors
setting up
shutting down
starting
troubleshooting
unpacking

network
port replicator
power source

DC In
infrared
locating
network
Serial port

locating

5

14

13, 14

33

32

6

18

18

26

26

16
14

18

18

14

D

DC In

26

diskettes

troubleshooting

docking station

troubleshooting
Driver Recovery CD
drives

troubleshooting
DVD-ROM drive tray

troubleshooting

61, 71

69

65

55

69

70

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E

ethernet

removing protective tab
Ethernet network connector
expansion memory configuration

17

16

F

features
floppy disk drive

5

troubleshooting

69

G

getting help

77

H

hard drive

indicator light
hardware

online support
headphone

connector
help

77

14

77

15

I

indicator lights

battery

29

Caps Lock

charge status

hard drive

Information

Num Lock

power
infrared port
inserting

battery pack
internal speaker

See speakers

14

29

14

14

14

14

16

27

K

keyboard

14

L

LCD

lock lever

32

38

troubleshooting

Left

14

left button
lever

Liquid Crystal Display screen

loading

locating controls and connectors

14

LCD

32

See LCD

battery pack

66, 67

27

M

memory

adding

37

viewing the amount of

memory module

expansion

microphone

troubleshooting
microphone connector
modem

troubleshooting
mouse

troubleshooting

38

43

74

15

72

67

N

network

connector

port replicator
network connector

See Ethernet network connector
Num Lock

18

18

14

P

PC Card

troubleshooting
peripheral devices

troubleshooting
port replicator

connecting

network

18

69

69

18

14

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Index

power

indicator light
switch

32

power saving modes

System Hibernation
System Idle
System Suspend

power sources

connecting

printer

troubleshooting

14

34

34

34

34

26

26

74

R

rechargeable battery pack
recharging battery pack
Recovery CD
removing

battery pack
restoring data
right button

54

29

54

14

26

28

S

screen

See LCD
selecting

power source
Serial connector
setting up
setting up your PC

shutting down notebook
software

Sony Fax-on-Demand service
speakers

starting

starting your notebook

13

support

troubleshooting

built-in

troubleshooting

computer

26

18

77

33

71

14

73

32

32

78

startup problems
support options
System Hibernation mode
System Suspend mode

33

77

34

34

T

technical support
touchpad

troubleshooting

14

troubleshooting

audio
docking station
drives, PC Cards, and peripherals

77

67

61

73

65

69

LCD screen
modem
mouse and touchpad
printer
software
startup

turning on

computer

66

72

67

74

71

33

32

U

unpacking the computer

6

V

VAIO Action Setup
viewing the amount of memory

52

43

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